Looking beyond the present day, it's worth remembering that indoor plumbing is a fairly new development for many communities. In 1950 fully one quarter of U.S. households did not have a flush toilet --

Why do people willingly inconvenience or even harm themselves in order harm others? And why are some of us more spiteful than others? Being aggressive and lacking empathy might have a lot to do with it, researchers say.

What people are saying about Californians for GE Food Labeling and SB 1381.
"Nurses see people suffering from serious diet-related diseases every day. The potential danger of genetically modified foods is why CNA supports Prop 37." California Nurses Ass

My posting yesterday, "New York Times obeys Israeli gag order over journalist's arrest", mentioned the fact that journalists working in Israel are expected to sign a censorship document in order to obtain a press card.

At some point in the future, world opinion will bring Israel back to the peace table; if only Palestinians could adamantly stick to peaceful resistance.
When the two parties reach a degree of parity in status peace will come.

Mike Pompeo (R-KS), the single largest recipient of Koch campaign funds in 2010, introduced a bill this month that would preempt mandatory labeling laws. The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2014 (HR4432) would also allow GMO products to be labeled